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as in logos
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man
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Recent Examples of hallmarks
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 The selection of a music documentary, followed by a live performance, for the opening night of Tribeca’s landmark 25th anniversary edition, reflects a number of hallmarks of festival programming in recent years. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 From Spurs games and evenings at the Pearl to heartfelt Selena tributes and breakfast tacos from some of the nation’s best taquerias, San Antonio is a world of its own—fiercely loved by locals who proudly call these hallmarks puro (pure) San Antonio. —Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 This baked version gets you all the hallmarks of a classic Godzilla roll—creamy, spicy shrimp filling, furikake, nori—without the bamboo mat or the fuss. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 Patience and calculation are the hallmarks of Xi’s rise to power and his decade-plus at the top. —Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 With growth only in line with peers, valuation stretched well above the industry, and the chart showing the hallmarks of a possible major top, the balance of risk appears skewed lower. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 Adaptability and community have always been hallmarks of our company. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 Therein lie Weir’s hallmarks as a writer – hard math, humor and high stakes. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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Tens of thousands were killed in violence that the United Nations says bore the hallmarks of genocide. —Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 The selection of a music documentary, followed by a live performance, for the opening night of Tribeca’s landmark 25th anniversary edition, reflects a number of hallmarks of festival programming in recent years. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 From Spurs games and evenings at the Pearl to heartfelt Selena tributes and breakfast tacos from some of the nation’s best taquerias, San Antonio is a world of its own—fiercely loved by locals who proudly call these hallmarks puro (pure) San Antonio. —Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 This baked version gets you all the hallmarks of a classic Godzilla roll—creamy, spicy shrimp filling, furikake, nori—without the bamboo mat or the fuss. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 Patience and calculation are the hallmarks of Xi’s rise to power and his decade-plus at the top. —Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 With growth only in line with peers, valuation stretched well above the industry, and the chart showing the hallmarks of a possible major top, the balance of risk appears skewed lower. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 Adaptability and community have always been hallmarks of our company. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 Therein lie Weir’s hallmarks as a writer – hard math, humor and high stakes. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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That level of support marks a sharp escalation from previous efforts.— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
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The road to bringing free-electron lasers within reach This achievement marks an important turning point.— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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Voters will face a jumbo-sized ballot featuring candidates' photos and party symbols, a longstanding practice in a society historically marked by low literacy levels.— Simeon Tegel, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
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It is made entirely from gold sheets and ornately decorated with protective symbols.— Ryan Brennan April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.— Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
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Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.— Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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The two became emblems of a schism.— Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Both those qualities apply to cult-classic cushion foundation Jungsaemmool, which is finally available stateside.— Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
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Instead of turning off this flow of free money, how about the city simply earmarks existing taxes on these properties to create an affordable housing fund?— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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